SOS: January 2020

Wed., Jan. 22, 2020

Hot wash with Neutrogena Men Facewash
Hot towel
Homemade eucalyptus and menthol pre-shave oil
Ever-Ready 150
C. O. Bigelow
Dollar Tree bowl
Brass handle w/Gillette Trac II Plus (3)
3 passes, touch up
Cold rinse
Alum
Thayer's Witch Hazel
Duke Connor Ice Cold AS Balm
AV Classic Ice Blue

I can't dial in the Trac II. Closer shave than yesterday, but a lot of redness. The alum really bit. The original boar knot in the ER whipped up a great lather. I think I'll keep the knot, polish the handle, and repaint the letters.

 

Razor: Timeless Razor OC w/Pineapple Handle
Blade: Personna Platinum (2)
Brush: El Druida Zebra w/ Manchurian
Soap: RazoRock XXX
Aftershave: RazoRock XXX
Bowl: @twhite 3D Printer Black Bowl

Very good 2 pass shave.

 

Wednesday 22nd January


Simpson 'Duke 2' in Best - Stirling Glastonbury - Weishi Adjustable V2 with a Feather - Pashana Original AS

Just on a whim I pulled out the Weishi Adjustable. It's good to see some original design coming out of China.
3 passes for a perfect finish

 

Very pleased with my shave this morning. The large Stoylin brush fit nicely into the Lumberjack(The Soap Exchange)for a healthy round(so to speak)of loading. Course that means the brush would fit into ALL 4 oz soaps(or larger, in the case of Stoylin soaps themselves). 2 fine passes, the second being quite necessary as once again I had the brush under the tap water too long, thus it settled down for pass 2. I did much better on the right side of the front of my neck than with previous shaves(the last 2 or 3). The Agadir aftershave says "Cooling" on it, and it did indeed come out on the cool side at first, but blended in well enough with the warmth the Texas soap provided. Funny-it made me think that Clubman-which also says "Cooling" on it-has never come out so as to "cool" the skin. I think I know why-Agadir has kaolin clay as part of its ingredients, whereas Clubman has no clay. Quite excellent shave. . Might even take it to a 3rd consecutive day.

 

awesome..

cool senator shave Jim..

cool karve shave and pic Jim..

fantastic shave and pic Sergio..

thank you sir..

awesome Joseph..

fine black shave and pic Bob..

awesome Jim,love the brush..

lovely shave and pic sir..

 

fine shave Paul..

 

cool shave and pic Paul..

 

cool proraso shave Jeff..

cool xxx shave Douglas,.

awesome shave and pic..

awesome shave and pic Mark..

 

Thanks my friend!


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SOTD Wednesday Jan 22nd -2020

Razor : Oneblade Core Version 2 - MFG 2019 19 (excellent daily driver)
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE modified (12) Face shaving only!
Soap : Razorock -Irish Country side.
Brush: Yaqi Rainbow brown whiskers 26 mm
Pre-shave: Brush wash my face with CeraVe hand bar soap + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 3.
Post shave: Alum + cold water rinse. (great for testing shave results also.)
Post shave: Razorock XXX aftershave with witch hazel + Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + alum indicated no irritation + no weepers= Very comfortable shave.

Have some great shaves!

 

I refreshed this Suzumasa the other day along with a couple of others. I hadn’t used it in quite awhile but was excited to bring it back into rotation after I felt the refreshed edge with my thumb. Sure enough, it’s back in tip-top shape.

Hot water preparation
AOS Lavender PSO
Barrister’s Reserve Lavender
Shavemac 2-Band Silvertip Manchurian
Suzumasa AA FBU 13/16
AOS Lavender After Shave Balm



Happy shaving - Karl

 

Thank you, Gary!

 

Thanks Gary...returning with same tomorrow and MAYBE Fri. (Different brushes each day).

 

Rotbart #15 razor
Astra SP blade
Vie-Long Silver Tip brush
VeraSoapCo SS
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Daxton A/S

Smooth, close and comfortable shave. That's what I'm talking 'bout! All is well. Now go enjoy your day folks

 

SOTD Wednesday, January 22, 2020

 

Love the Ogallala!

 

SOTD 1/22/20

Pre- Nivea Men's Face Wash & hot water
Soap- Proraso red
Brush- Omega 626 badger
Bowl- Captain's Choice
Razor- OneBlade Core
Blade- Feather (3)
Post- Classic Shaving alum, cold water rinse, Thayer's WH
AS- Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Music: Damn Right I've Got The Blues, Buddy Guy

Although I'm disappointed in shave number 3 with the Feather blade, feeling tugging at the hairs, Proraso provided very nice moisture and glide, as there was no feedback from the alum and no sting from AV. I was expecting more irritation due to the dull blade feel. Oneblade is so mild on my face, that's what I'm most impressed with. Needed a 3 pass and I actually did the 3rd one with my Gillette Atra, which I usually use above my lip area in the nooks and crannies.

Good day and great shaving all.

 

Here it is for Throwback Thursday:

same products as today, BUT....

Brush-Jayaruh #59

(I noted in an earlier Throwback menu that Oud Wood goes back to 1400 BC. Not sure I can say the same for the Jayaruh brush though ).